Free 60-minute calls to 'Loved Ones' on Christmas Day with Post Office Home Phone

The Post Office is offering free 60-minute calls to 'Loved Ones' on birthdays and Christmas Day - when you sign up to a Post Office Home Broadband and Home Phone bundle. They start at only £19.95 a month for broadband & phone.

There are two Post Office broadband & home phone bundles, both come with up to 8Mb broadband and INCLUDE line rental (which is cheaper than BT's). And by taking broadband & phone together, you save £6.95 a month.

• Post Office Broadband Standard with HomePhone. Only £19.95 /month. With 5GB monthly usage allowance and a free modem.
• Post Office Broadband Extra with HomePhone. £24.95/month. With unlimited monthly downloads (subject to fair use policy) and a free wireless router.
  

Both Post Office bundles include:

• FREE weekend calls for up to 60 minutes to mobiles, and the top 20 international destinations.
  
• FREE weekend and evening calls to local and national UK numbers (to UK landlines with area codes beginning 01 or 02 and 03 dialled directly - for first 60 minutes only. Terms apply).
• FREE calls to other Post Office Homephone customers
• 10 percent discount when you call any of ten 'Loved Ones'

Find out more about Post Office Broadband with Home Phone

First published 29 November 2008. Please note that blog posts remain live, and any offers or information may no longer be current when you view this page

Internet Use

When talking about broadband, it’s impossible to not mention the Internet and its various applications in the same sentence. We all use the Internet on a daily basis, but for some, the Internet can be a confusing world of jargon and terminology some people are very foreign to. But this article will clear everything up and make using the Internet and discussing it a relaxing and stress free experience.

First off, let’s define what the Internet is in simple terms. The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that interchange data over a network provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP). It is a network of millions of private and public, academic, business, and government networks that are linked by fiber-optic cables, wireless connections, and various other technologies.

The Internet has the ability to carry several different applications, including electronic mail, online chat, file transfer and file sharing, online gambling and various forms of hypertext available on the World Wide Web (WWW).

It has been said that the Internet is the biggest technological advancement for consumer use to ever come about. It would be tough to argue with this statement seeing the amount of time and how dependent we as a society have become on the Internet. As we progress through the 21st century, it’s hard to think that the Internet will not become more and more a daily part and routine in our lives, as it already has. It’s best to learn how to use the Internet to your advantage and to its full potential in order to truly maximize its capabilities.

Free laptops with broadband

With so many broadband & free laptop deals around now, we thought we'dd make things easier by creating a free laptops page on my broadband website.

You can find out about combined broadband & laptop offers from Three, T Mobile, Orange broadband, AOL and the Carphone Warehouse.

Many (but not all) of these broadband & free laptop offers are for mobile broadband - which puts mobile broadband within reach of lots of people who want to get out and about and go online at the same time, but may only have a desktop PC at home.

So view my free laptops & broadband page now.

Just looking for mobile broadband? Then check out my mobile broadband page here.

First published 25 August 2008. Please note that blog posts remain live, and any offers or information may no longer be current when you view this page.

New home broadband packages from Eclipse!

Control your broadband with new home broadband packages from Eclipse home broadband!

Optimise your online activities, prioritise your connection for gaming, Peer2Peer or web browsing. With an easy-to-use control panel. 9 out of 10 Eclipse customers would recommend Eclipse.

All these Eclipse broadband packages have up to 8Mbps dowenload speeds and up to 448kb upload speeds.

• Eclipse Broadband Home Lite £9.95 a month for 3 months then £13.95 per month on 18-month contract.
• Eclipse Home Broadband Select £17.95 a month on 12 month contract (1 & 12 month contracts available)
• Eclipse Broadband Home Pro £29.95 a month on 12 month contract (1 & 12 month contracts available)

Visit the Eclipse home broadband website now.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

First published 15 May 2008. Please note that blog posts remain live, and any offers or information may no longer be current when you view this page.

Tiscali broadband price cut - again!

Broadband provider Tiscali are offering cheap broadband - they have just cut the price of Tiscali Broadband Option 1 to only £4.49 a month for the first 3 months (then £12.99 per month).

This broadband package comes with:

• up to 8Mbps download speed
• FREE wireless router
• Unlimited monthly downloads (fair use policy applies)
• Free weekend UK phone calls (to 01 and 02 numbers.
• Some FREE weekend international calls

And all for only £4.49 a month for the first 3 months!

This is on a 12 month contract.

Find out more about Tiscali Option 1

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

First published 10 May 2008. Please note that blog posts remain live, and any offers or information may no longer be current when you view this page.

Switch to Virgin Media for ten pounds a month

Switch to Virgin Media's ADSL broadband for only £10 a month.

For this offer you'll need a MAC (Migration Authorisation Code), which you can get from your current ADSL broadband provider.

The package comes with:

• Up to 8Mbps download speed
• Unlimited downloads (Acceptable Use Policy Applies)
• Evening and weekend calls to UK landlines
  
• PCguard protection for your PC
  
• free wireless kit
  
• £10 a month for the first 12 months, then £14.99 a month
  
• Offer available to new Virgin Media customers switching broadband provider and must provide your MAC during registration.

Buy Virgin Media £10 switcher broadband offer to find out more.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

First published 18 April 2008. Please note that blog posts remain live, and any offers or information may no longer be current when you view this page.

Superfast broadband up to 24Mb

If you or your family love online gaming, you've started watching film trailers or enjoying catch-up TV programmes online, or you spend most of your life on iTunes, you might be finding that your current up to 1, 2 or even 8 meg broadband speed is not fast enough.

So what are the alternatives? There are much faster broadband deals on the market - up to 24 meg (although as with all broadband deals, you probably won't get the full advertised broadband speed).

Super fast broadband packages include:

• 02 Premium broadband - only £10 a month for up to 16Mb if you have an 02 pay-monthly mobile contract (otherwise £20 per month)
  
  
• 02 Ultimate Broadband - only £15 per month for up to 20Mb if you have an 02 pay-monthly mobile contract (otherwise £25 per month)
  
  
• Virgin Media cable broadband Size XL - was up to 10Mb, now rolling out at up to 20Mb. Standard price is(£37 per month though they currently offer cheaper cable broadband if you also take a Virgin Media phone package (so XL broadband is only £23.50 per month with the phone package)
  
  
• Be broadband Unlimited for home - £18 per month
  
  
• Be Broadband Pro for offices - £22 per month - up to 24Mb download speeds. (Be Broadband have been expanding their network and now cover large areas of Britain.)
  
  
• UK Online up to 16Mb, only £24.99 per month
  
  
• Sky Broadband Max up to 16 Meg (price varies as you can build your own bundle)

View package details for these super fast broadband packages here.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

Pipex Pro launched for heavy downloaders

Pipex has launched a new selection of broadband products for heavy downloaders.

Broadband Pro packages have monthly download limits of 100GB, making them more suitable for streaming media, downloading music tracks, sharing photos and online gaming.

They also include up to 8 meg download speed,s a 30 day guarantee, and a free wireless router.

Pipex Pro Broadband and Pipex Pro Broadband with Evening and Weekend Calls cost £39.99 per month. Pipex Broadband with Anytime Calls costs £44.99 per month.

There's a £20 connection charge and a 12 month initial contract.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

Pipex broadband for £9.99

Pipex has revamped its existing broadband packages and bundles, and is now offering cheap broadband for only £9.99 per month. And they've launched three new Pipex Broadband Pro packages with download allowances of 100MB!

All Pipex Broadband packages include:

• free ethernet modem (Pipex Mini and Midi) or free wireless wifi router (Pipex Max, Pipex Pro)
• Switch to Pipex and get your first month of broadband for FREE (or take the router/modem)
• Up to 8Mb broadband
• FREE connection device
• FREE webspace
• FREE email account
• FREE anti-virus & firewall for 1 year
• UK based support
• 30 day money back guarantee

Visit my broadband comparison website www.ukbroadbandfinder.com for information on all Pipex broadband packages.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

UK Online new broadband packages

UK Online has revamped and relaunched its broadband packages. There are now three broadband deals - Lite, Pro and Premier. All are suitable for home or business usage.

UK Online Lite: up to 2Mb downloads, up to 256kb upload speed, free McAfee Internet Security Suite for 12 months (worth £49.99) - FROM £14.99 PER MONTH

UK Online Pro: up to 8Mb download speeds, up to 768K upload speed, Free McAfee Internet Security Suite for 12 months (worth £49.99) - FROM £19.99 PER MONTH

UK Online Premier: up to 16Mb download speed, up to 1Mb upload speed, free McAfee Internet Security Suite for 12 months (worth £49.99), up to 20 free UK Online email addresses with 200MB of storage each - FROM £24.99 PER MONTH

Check out these broadband packages now at UK Online.

All prices include VAT. All packages have unlimited downloads (fair use policy applies). Lite has a £25 connection fee, Pro has no connection fee until 31/10/07 (then £25), Premier has no connection fee at any time.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

Vote in our broadband speeds poll

I've added a new poll to www.ukbroadbandfinder.com. Take our free speed test and then let us know how fast your broadband download speed is - compared to what the advertised download speed on your broadband package is.

Actual broadband speeds can be reduced by several factors, particularly distance from the exchange. They can also vary according to time of day which means it is useful to take several speed tests, over time. So start checking your broadband speed now and then vote in our poll.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

Cheap broadband and phone from Tiscali

Tiscali have just launched an amazing broadband and phone bundle deal - for only £6.49 a month for the first three months!

Sign up for up to 2Mb broadband and FREE weekend calls and pay only £6.49 a month (rising to £12.99 a month after three months).

You'll also get:

• unlimited downloads (subject to fair use policy)
• free weekend calls to UK landline numbers starting 01 or 02
• free weekend calls to Tiscali's top 10 international call destinations - USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands.
• 12 month contract
• ... and more

Find out more on the Tiscali website, or view all Tiscali packages on my broadband website.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

BT broadband Home Hub offer

BT is still offering their Home Hub in limited edition black when you sign up for Option 2 or Option 3.

The BT Home Hub is a next generation wireless router, which you can use to connect computers, laptops, and games consoles. It has a built-in firewall, and automatic security updating.

So what do you get with BT Broadband Option 2 and Option 3?

BT Total Broadband Option 2 is £13.99 per mont for six months then £22.99, on an 18 month contract. It has download speeds of up to 8 meg and an 8GB monthly download allowance.

BT Total Broadband Option 3 has unlimited downloads and up to 8 meg download speeds. If you take an 18 month contract, Option 3 is only £18.99 a month for six months then £24.99 a month. And with your limited edition black Home Hub you'll also get the BT Hub Phone!

Visit the BT website to view all BT broadband options. Or check out my broadband comparison website www.ukbroadbandfinder.com for over 100 broadband packages.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

Free laptop with AOL Wireless Plus

AOL have launched an amazing offer - sign up for AOL Wireless Plus and get a free laptop (while stocks last).

The broadband package costs only £19.99 per month (or £29.99 per month if you are out of the AOL network).

AOL Wireless Plus also includes:

• up to 8 meg download speeds
• 40GB monthly usage allowance
• free wireless router
• free set up

This is a 24 month contract.

This is a limited time offer while stocks last so order AOL Wireless Plus now!

About the laptop
The Dell™ Inspiron™ Notebook options are:

Option 1 – free laptop -Vista™ Home Basic
Option 2 - £49.99 - bigger hard drive
Option 3 - £149.99 - faster processor

All notebooks come with 1GB memory, DVD drive, wireless card, media card and Windows Vista™ Home and more. Delivery charge of £14.99 (inc.VAT) applies at point of purchase.

By Sarah, at UK Broadband Finder

Tiscali 8Mb broadband offer

Sign up for Tiscali up to 8Mb broadband and pay only £9.99 per month for the first 3 months!

This great value broadband deal means you can have fast, reliable, up to 8Mb broadband with unlimited usage - for under £10 a month for the first 3 months. After 3 months the price is £17.99 per month.

Tiscali packages are good value anyway, with clear package information - and with this up to 8 meg deal you'll also get:

• Unlimited monthly usage
• FREE modem and FREE connection
• FREE email anti-spam and anti-virus
• dedicated customer support
• Always-on connection

Find out more or sign up now.

Or check out other Tiscali broadband deals. Looking for something different? Then check out my broadband comparison website www.ukbroadbandfinder.com to compare more broadband packages available in your area.

By Sarah, at UK Broadband Finder

Unlimited 8Mb Be broadband

Do you want fast, unlimited broadband for only £14 a month?

Superfast broadband provider Be has introduced Be Value:

• Up to 8 meg download speed
• Unlimited usage (subject to fair use policy)
  
• Upload speed up to 1.3 meg
• £14 monthly
• £24 connection fee
• 24/7 support hotline

Visit the Be broadband website now.

By Sarah at UK Broadband Finder

Easyspace broadband now faster and cheaper

Broadband and hosting provider Easyspace has reduced the prices of its broadband packages - and made them a whole lot faster, for home or business!

Easyspace Starter Broadband is now only £15.99 a month for up to 1Mb - ideal for emailing and light web surfing.

And Easyspace Pro Broadband is now only £25.99 a month for up to 8Mb! A fast broadband package for uploading photos, downloading MP3s, viewing movie trailers, shopping online are all simple with the Pro Broadband package.

Easyspace Business Broadband is only £20.99 per month, now for up to 2Mb, ideal for those who work from home or run their own small online business.

Click here for Easyspace broadband or visit my broadband website and compare broadband in your area.

By Sarah, at UK Broadband Finder

Superfast broadband providers

Broadband speeds may be a lot slower in the UK than in other parts of the world but some broaband providers here have upgraded their equipment enough to be able to offer broadband speeds of up to a superfast 24Mb.

Visit my superfast broadband page on my broadband comparison website for UK broadband providers offering broadband packages with top speeds of up to 20Mb, 22Mb and 24Mb. From Be Broadband, UK Online and Virgin Media.

However remember that lots of factors can affect speed - including your distance from your local exchange - so you won't necessarily get the top advertised speed.

By Sarah, at UK Broadband Finder

Find broadband fast

I've got a new feature on my broadband comparison website www.ukbroadbandfinder.com

You could already search for broadband availability in your area with your phone number or postcode, and search for all available broadband, broadband-only packages, or broadband bundles.

Now you can filter your broadband search results to get the best package for you. If you only want an 8Mb package, you can filter by download speed. Or narrow down your results on price if you want broadband for £15 a month or less. And you can search your results for short broadband contracts, upload speed, broadband type, broadband provider, and more.

So visit www.ukbroadbandfinder.com and start searching for the broadband package that has the features you want.

By Sarah, at UK Broadband Finder

PlusNet offers one broadband month free

Broadband provider PlusNet has started offering one month broadband and home phone free to broadband customers switching to PlusNet from another broadband provider.

Sign up and they'll refund your first month's subscription.

PlusNet are also taking advantage of the recently announced sale of Pipex broadband and voice division to fellow broadband provider Tiscali by headlining the offer to customers of Pipex, Bulldog, freedom2surf, Toucan and Nildram (all Pipex companies) - along with their existing 90 day free trial for broadband switchers.

The offers are, though, available to customers of other broadband providers wanting to switch to PlusNet.

PlusNet's broadband packages start at only £9.99 per month for Broadband Your Way Option 1. Or click here to view all PlusNet home broadband packages.

By Sarah, at UK Broadband Finder